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MM08 ASX

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,760 mi
Last recorded108,760 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 ASX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 108,760 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 101,833 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,916 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 90,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 90,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,462 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,539 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,622 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 62,622 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,317 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,608 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 45,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 30,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,363 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 22,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare wheel missing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 22,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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MM08 ASX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 77,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM08 ASX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MM08 ASX registered?

MM08 ASX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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